Construction begins today on a new oyster reef in Calcasieu Lake near Lake Charles. Even though it will take a couple of years to have a fully developed oyster population, Assistant Secretary for Fisheries Patrick Banks says the reef will begin to offer rod and reel fisherman a new place to drop a line…

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Oyster reefs have been constructed in Calcasieu Lake since 1963.

State Police are on the lookout for a person who drove away from an accident in Montgomery in Grant Parish early Sunday.  Troopers say 21-year-old Hunter Thomisee was in the back of a pickup, when he fell out onto the road and died.  Police don’t know how he fell out.  When they arrived on the scene, the truck took off on Highway 34 traveling west.  Anyone with information can call State Police 318-487-5911…

The holidays provide an opportunity to discuss to discuss advance planning with loved ones.  National Hospice and Palliative Care President and CEO Edo Banach says every adult should complete an advance directive and appoint a health care proxy or else your end of life decisions will be taken out of your hands…

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There was no happy ending in Los Angeles for the Saints, who had their eight-game winning streak snapped by the up and coming Rams. New Orleans had trouble getting its offense going and the defense missed its top two cornerbacks, who are injured. Coach Sean Payton says L-A was the better team in the 26-20 win…

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The loss drops the Saints record to 8-3 and into a first place tie with Carolina in the NFC South.

Governor John Bel Edwards expressed his frustration with the 13-percent voter turnout in the November 14th election. He says it’s more convenient than ever to vote with seven days of early voting, but still it seems there’s lower turnout than ever..:
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Edwards says it’s likely voter apathy is keeping residents away from the polls.

National Hospice and Palliative Care President and CEO Edo Banach (Ban-ick) says about 50 percent of Louisiana Medicare decedents were enrolled in hospice at the time of death. He says it’s important to talk about advance care planning with loved ones, and the holidays are a good time.:
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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

Shreveport Police detectives are continuing their probe into an officer-involved shooting where a suspect now faces attempted murder charges. They say 23-year-old Andre Bell allegedly attempted to run down off-duty, uniformed cops responding to a theft at a local casino. Bell suffered non-life threatening injuries was shot in the shoulder. Two officers, one who is believed to have shot the suspect, are on leave. The investigation is ongoing.

LSU moves to number 17 in the Associated Press college football poll, following a dominating 45-21 victory over Texas A&M Saturday. So what’s next for the Tigers bowl-game wise? Jerry Palm does bowl projections for CBS Sports is calling the Outback Bowl and says if that happens, they’ll play a team from the Big 10…:
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Palm has La Tech versus Troy in the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Many may not want to talk about end of life decisions, but experts say there is no better time…:
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A Baton Rouge man was identified as one of the sailors lost after a Navy plane crashed in the Phillippine Sea shortly after taking off. The U.S. Navy says Airman Matthew Chialastri is one of three Sailors that were never found after their C-2A Greyhound crashed while conducting a routine transport flight last Wednesday.

On Governor John Bel Edwards’ monthly call in radio show, Ask the Governor, he voiced his frustration with the 13-percent turnout for the November 14th election. He says there were important elections like the state’s treasurer’s race, New Orleans mayoral runoff and a state representative seat in St. Tammany Parish…:
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He says he is working with the Secretary of State’s office to discuss the issue.

Construction begins today on a new oyster reef in Calcasieu Lake near Lake Charles. Oyster reefs have been constructed in Calcasieu Lake since 1963. Assistant Secretary for Fisheries Patrick Banks says they were smaller in size then, but more money is allowing them to do a much larger project…:
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He says about 12,500 cubic yards of crushed limestone will be spread on the lake bottom.

Governor John Bel Edwards voiced his frustration with the low voter turnout for the November 14th election…:
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State Police say a Montgomery man was killed after falling out of a vehicle early Sunday morning in Winn Parish, and is asking for the public’s help to get more information about the incident. They say 21-year-old Hunter Thomisee was riding in the bed of a pickup truck when he fell out and was pronounced dead at the scene. Details are limited.

Construction begins today on a new oyster reef in Calcasieu Lake near Lake Charles. About 12,500 cubic yards of crushed limestone will be spread on the lake bottom to create 100 acres of artificial oyster reef. Assistant Secretary for Fisheries Patrick Banks says it will increase oyster and seafood production…:
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Oyster reefs have been constructed in Calcasieu Lake since 1963.

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. The organization’s CEO is Edo Banach (Ban-ick) who says every adult should complete an advance directive, and appoint a health care proxy, otherwise your end of life decisions could be taken out of your hands…:
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He says the holiday season provides an opportunity to discuss advance care planning with loved ones.

Governor John Bel Edwards expressed his frustration with the 13-percent voter turnout in the November 14th election. He made the comments on his monthly call in radio show. The governor says he’s worked with the Secretary of State’s Office to reduce the number of elections, but it doesn’t seem to be helping with turnout…:
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Edwards believes it’s likely voter apathy keeping residents from going to the polls.

National Hospice and Palliative Care President and CEO Edo Banach (Ban-ick) says about 50 percent of Louisiana Medicare decedents were enrolled in hospice at the time of death. He says although it may be difficult to discuss, the holiday season provides an opportunity to talk about advance care planning with loved ones..:
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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

So now that the regular season is over for the LSU Tigers, what bowl game will they play in? Jerry Palm does bowl projections for CBS Sports and he expects the Tigers will be in Florida on New Year’s Day…:
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LSU moved up two spots to #17 in The Associated Press college football poll.

The largest oyster reef of it’s kind will be constructed in Calcasieu Lake near Lake Charles. Kelley Ray has more…:
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The National Federation of Independent Businesses wants you to shop locally today in support of Small Business Saturday. NFIB State director Dawn Starns says it’s a great way to keep your dollars in your community…
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The governor’s office says over 910-thousand Louisiana residents are employed by small businesses.

An aide to Governor Edwards, Johnny Anderson, has resigned as a result of sexual harassment allegations. Edwards spoke about the recent rash of sexual harassment allegations in the world of entertainment and politics during his “Ask the Governor” show on Wednesday. But never mentioned Anderson’s resignation. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards says should have talked about Anderson on his radio show…
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Anderson denies the allegations.

Governor John Bel Edwards voiced his frustration with the low voter turnout for the November 14th election. Emelie Gunn has more…
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At Tiger Stadium tonight, LSU looks for its seventh straight victory over Texas A-and-M. Kick-off is at 6:30. The Bayou Classic is at 4 PM as Southern and Grambling meet to decide who will represent the West Division in the SWAC Championship game. It’s also Gameday on the campus of UL-Lafayette, ULM and Louisiana Tech, while Nicholls hosts an FCS playoff game against South Dakota.

An aide to Governor Edwards has resigned as a result of sexual harassment allegations. The news of Johnny Anderson’s resignation occurred as many are focused on a four-day holiday. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says political action committees will remind voters when Edwards runs for re-election in two years…
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Anderson denies the allegations.

The 44th Bayou Classic kicks off this afternoon in New Orleans as Grambling State will battle Southern. Media Director for the Bayou Classic Angela Young says there are a bunch of events leading up to the game, including a parade….
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Kick-off is at 4 PM at the Dome.

Now that Black Friday is done, attention turns to smaller locally owned businesses. Kelley Ray has a look at Small Business Saturday…
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For the first time in school history, Nicholls State will host an FCS playoff game at Guidry Stadium. The Colonels will take on South Dakota at 3 PM. Tonight at Tiger Stadium, it’s LSU versus Texas A-and-M. The Tigers have won six straight over the Aggies. Kick-off is at 6:30.

Today is Small Business Saturday and a National Federation of Independent Business survey found 82-percent of respondents plan to shop and eat at a small independently owned business. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says Small Business Saturday is gaining in popularity…
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In Thibodaux, police have arrested a man who fatally shot a woman and then attempted to burn the victim’s body. Authorities took 41-year-old Kai Williams into custody without incident. Houma-today-dot-com identifies the victim as 75-year-old, Grace Owens, who is a neighbor. Williams has been charged with second-degree murder. A motive has not been determined. Thibodaux Police Chief Bryan Zeringue says it’s an unfortunate tragedy.

The 44th Bayou Classic is today at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, as Grambling State takes on Southern. Media Director for the Bayou Classic Angela Young says the Bayou Classic Parade kicks off at 9 a.m. and culminates at Fan Fest in Champion’s Square.
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The winner of today’s game advances to the SWAC Championship game.

It’s the regular season finale for the LSU Tigers as they host Texas A-and-M. Twenty seniors, including quarterback Danny Etling, will play their final game in Tiger Stadium. Etling is 15-and-6 as LSU’s starting quarterback.

ULM, UL-Lafayette and Louisiana Tech all have home football games today and Nicholls hosts its first ever FCS playoff game as they face South Dakota.

An aide to Governor Edwards has resigned as a result of sexual harassment allegations. The news of Johnny Anderson’s resignation occurred when many are focused on a four-day holiday. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says political action committees will remind voters when Edwards runs for re-election in two years…

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Events for the 44th annual Bayou Classic are underway in New Orleans. Emelie Gunn has more….

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The National Federation of Independent Businesses expect 82 percent of those surveyed will participate in Small Business Saturday. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says when you patronize local smaller business, you aren’t just shopping with a business owner, you are shopping with people you know and trust…

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There are some great sales for shoppers to grab, but there are some items that aren’t a deal. Personal finance website Wallethub’s Analyst Jill Gonzalez says 33 percent of those surveyed plan on spending at least 500-dollars on holiday shopping, even though Black Friday has lost some of its luster…

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An aide to Governor Edwards has resigned as a result of sexual harassment allegations. Johnny Anderson was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Programming and Planning.  He told the Advocate he’s innocent, but doesn’t want to be a distraction as he attempts to clear his name. Anderson was also accused of harassment in 2007 when he served as chair of the Southern Board of Supervisors. Political anyalist Bernie Pinsonat says having this happen to Anderson again is not a good look for Edwards…

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The 44^th Bayou Classic is in New Orleans as Grambling State will battle Southern Saturday.  Media Director for the Bayou Classic Angela Young says the theme for this year’s events is “We are One”. She says it’s estimated that the events will have a huge economic impact on the Crescent City.

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There are some great sales for shoppers to grab, but there are some items that aren’t a deal. Personal finance website Wallethub says the average discount among retail chains is 37-percent.  Analyst Jill Gonzalez notes there are two retailers with very aggressive discounts this year…

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